Liturgy At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church April 19, 2015 + 10:30 a.m. Third Sunday of Easter
Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices. Prelude Canonic Variations on Mit Freuden zart Raymond H. Haan (b. 1938) Gathering Hymn Easter Proclamation Remembrance of Baptism #368 With High Delight Let Us Unite Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia! ::: Gathering ::: The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for worship. Following the introduction to the hymn, please stand and face the rear. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. During the canticle the assembly will be sprinkled with water from the baptismal font. As you receive the droplets you may make the sign of the cross in thanksgiving for the grace and mercy of our baptism into Jesus death and resurrection. Canticle of Praise This is the Feast [2]
The presiding minister bows toward the assembly which is the body of Christ and the primary symbol of God s presence in the liturgy. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Let us pray Amen ~ be seated ~ ::: Word ::: We need to beware of perpetuating the primitive Christian tendency to blame the Jews for Jesus' death. Here critical biblical studies are a welcome gift for the preacher. The most profound Christian theological understanding is that we, our sins, were the cause of Jesus' death. But we stand with Acts 3 when it calls Jesus the servant of God, the holy and righteous one, the author of life, the messiah of God, through whose suffering we are saved. Greeting Prayer of the Day First Reading Acts 3:12-19 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. [3]
Psalm 4 Setting: Robert Buckley Farlee The refrain is sung by the choir and repeated by the assembly. The verses are sung by the choir. Second Reading 1 John 3:1-7 Gospel Acclamation Setting: Aaron David Miller Sung by the cantor and repeated by all. Refrain: Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; you set me free when I was in distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory: how long will you love illusions and seek after lies? Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; the Lord will hear me when I call. Tremble, then, and do not sin; speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. Refrain Offer the appointed sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord. Many are saying, Who will show us any good? Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. You have put gladness in my heart, more than when grain and wine abound. In peace, I will lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me rest secure. Refrain The baptized live in the hope that through the power of the risen Christ, their lives will be marked by extraordinary countercultural love. Yet it is Christ, not the community itself, who is righteousness. Christian tradition has admired 1 John but balances its depiction of communal perfection with Pauline realism about sin. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand to welcome the gospel and turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly. Our hearts burn within us while you open to us the scriptures. (Luke 24:32) [4]
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The risen Christ is here among us, eating with us, and that meal is part of the proclamation of the Messiah risen from the dead on the third day and offering forgiveness to all nations. The holy gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. (sung as above) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. ~ be seated ~ Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is not only made up of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence. Gospel Luke 24:36b-48 As the gospel is announced, you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word may dwell in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. Sermon Silence ~ please stand ~ #495 We Who Once Were Dead After each petition: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. ~ be seated ~ #374 Day of Arising ::: Meal ::: If this is your first time, or if you have been attending awhile and would like to get to know us better, please fill out the welcome slip in the pew and place it in the offering plate. Today s loose offering is designated for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity s overall ministry unless designated otherwise. [5] Hymn of the Day Prayers of Intercession Peace The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. Offering Offertory Hymn
Great Thanksgiving Preface and dialogue ~ please stand ~ The thanksgiving includes the following: Holy, Holy Eucharistic Prayer Memorial Acclamation Amen [6]
The Lord s Prayer As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands. Lamb of God Please remain standing. ~ be seated ~ [7]
Communion All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Gluten-free wafers are available from the presiding minister. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. Communion Anthem Stay with us Walter L. Pelz (1926-1997) Stay with us till night has come: our praise to you this day be sung. Bless our bread, open our eyes: Jesus, be our great surprise. Walk with us, our spirits sigh: hear when our weary spirits cry. Feel again our loss, our pain: Jesus, take us to your side. Walk with us, the road will bend: make all our weeping, wailing end. Wipe our tears, forgive our fears: Jesus, lift the heavy cross. Talk with us till we behold a joyful life you will unfold: Heal our eyes to see the prize: Jesus, take us to the light. Silence Prayer Blessing Sending Hymn Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Sending Postlude Trumpet Tune in Bb Major Donald S. Wright Stay with us till day is done: no tears nor dark shall dim the sun: Cheer the heart, your grace impart. Jesus, bring eternal life. (Text: Herbert F. Brokering, 1926-2009) ~ please stand ~ #391 This Joyful Eastertide Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God! [8] ::: Sending ::: Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world.
Join us for social time and refreshments following worship. Take this opportunity to meet someone new in our ever-changing community. ::: Serving in this Liturgy ::: Presiding Minister Craig M. Mueller Preaching Minister Michelle L. Sevig Minister Of Music David R. Brackley Violin Sean Diller Assisting Minister Ann Sanders Sacristan Dinah Wayne Incense / Intercessor Paul Eldred Crucifer Peder Sevig Torchbearers Annika Sevig, Molly Moran Communion Assistants Ginger Tanton, Erik Friend Readers Kent Swanson, Benjeman Nichols Bread Baker Meggen Saka Altar Guild Amy Avery Ken Duckmann Meditation Bell Meggen Saka Welcome Hospitality Chris & Wendy Stelter, Michael & Erica Moriarty The Beeswax Paschal Candle is sponsored by Rich Campbell and Jon Niehus in thanksgiving for God s many blessings. ::: Parish Notes ::: Guest Preacher April 26 On Sunday, April 26 Holy Trinity is pleased to welcome the Rev. Barbara Lundblad as guest preacher. The 9:30 forum will feature "A Conversation with Barbara" regarding her ministry, views of preaching, observations about the Church and seminaries today, and other topics of interest. Pr. Lundblad is currently serving as visiting professor of homiletics at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Barbara is a highly regarded preacher and pastor in the ELCA, having taught at both Yale Divinity School and Princeton Theological Seminary. [9]
Volunteer Opportunity Serve at Lakeview Pantry Thursday, April 23 + 6:00 p.m. Holy Trinity volunteers assist with working the pantry counter, restocking food, repacking bulk foods, sorting clothing and other various jobs that may be needed on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Contact James Perez (ord_james@hotmail.com) with questions. Holy Trinity Ambassadors Holy Trinity is excited to announce a new ambassador program! Ambassadors are members who have volunteered to be a resource for new church attendees and can be identified by a white Holy Trinity button. Everyone at Holy Trinity is welcoming of new members, but if you are new to our community and aren't sure who to talk with, look for those with a white button! If you are interested in becoming an ambassador please contact our Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck at clc@htchicago.org. VOX 3 and Lakeview Orchestra Present: Carmina Burana HT s Ensemble in Residence, The Lakeview Orchestra, in collaboration with VOX 3 Collective (of which Brian von Rueden is a member), NEIU, and Midwest Young Artists, will perform Carmina Burana on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Preston Bradley Center (941 W Lawrence Ave). Admission is free, though a suggested donation a $15 is welcomed. Seating reservations can be made online: vox3.org/event/carmina-burana-2 Taste and See: Wine Tasting Event May 15 HTLakeview Holy Trinity is having a wine tasting event on Friday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. In the fall we had a wine tasting at HTLoop and had a wonderful time led by our very own intern Marcus Lohrmann. Let's do the same at Holy Trinity Lakeview! + Suggested donation is $10 + RSVP in advance to ensure we order the right amount of wine. - email Katie Mineck at clc@htchicago.org - or sign up at the back of the church. + Consider bringing an appetizer to share. We look forward to seeing you there! Parent s Night Out May 23 Holy Trinity s monthly Parent's Night Out has been a great success! Mark the date and sign up for the next session: Saturday, May 23 from 5-8 p.m. + Cost: $10.00 per family (covers food) + Ages: infant 12 (limit of 16 children) + Hosts: Patrice Macken & Paulina Heilbrunn If you are interested in taking advantage of this new program, contact Josh in the church office (office@htchicago.org; 773.248.1233). You will need to fill out a Child Entry Form if it s your first time. [10]
LVC Fundraiser Brews for Justice Tue, Apr 21 Enjoy a delicious appetizer buffet, unlimited pints of Revolution Brewing's five core house beers, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages while supporting Lutheran Volunteer Corps! Meet current volunteers, mingle with alums and supporters, and win raffle prizes from local businesses. + Questions: Hannah Klaassen (773-832-9426, hklaassen@lutheranvoluteercorps.org). + Order tickets and more info online: picatic.com/lvcrevolution The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), forms visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. LSTC graduates are grounded in the Lutheran tradition and informed by ecumenical and interfaith relationships. They are able to respond to the diversity and changing dynamics of contemporary life. They knowledgeably interpret the Scriptures and the ecumenical traditions of the church; witness to the reconciling Word of God through their lives and their ministries of service, teaching, preaching, administering the sacraments and inviting people to the Christian faith. They care for God s people and God s creation, revitalizing the church as it seeks to transform the world. Each year Holy Trinity has several Ministry in Context (MIC) students from LSTC. They are secondyear students who participate in a variety of ways as they prepare for internship their third year of studies. Today's loose offering will go to support LSTC Worship Acknowledgements Text and music for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481. Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777. [11]
::: Prison Book Ministry ::: Help improve the lives of men and women in prison and empty your over-crowded bookcases. Do two good things at once by taking part in our annual Prison Book Ministry drive! In 2014 Holy Trinity shipped to libraries at Stateville Correctional Center for men in Joliet and Fox Valley Adult Transition Center for women in Aurora a total of 18 boxes of books an estimated 630 books, weighing 540 pounds. This year we are adding as a recipient the hospice program at Dixon Correctional; for this site, uplifting fiction and nonfiction and inspirational books are appropriate. Plan to bring your used books to HTLoop or Holy Trinity Lakeview: Sat/Sun May 2/3, 9/10, 16/17. NOTE that we also need shipping boxes (size of printer paper box or smaller). Please email Carol and Ryan LaHurd at cslahurd@comcast.net if you are able to help with book sorting and packing after 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 17. Types of books wanted + Reference particularly legal + job/vocational reference + resume/interviewing + health + parenting + self help/motivational + novels + history + world religions + philosophy + Biblical/theological Restrictions + Both paperbacks and hardbacks are acceptable + Gently used/good condition + No personal information written in book (black out) + No heavy highlighting or marginal notes + Nothing defamatory of any group/belief + Nothing sexually explicit + No heavy profanity Questions? Talk with Ryan and Carol LaHurd, or email cslahurd@comcast.net. [12] Holy Trinity's prison book project requires more than used books. In 2014 we needed two dozen boxes and spent $290 on shipping costs. Please donate boxes and contribute toward postage in the offering plate on May 3.
::: Easter Flower Sponsors ::: George & Jan Ahlgrim In memory of parents and loved ones; in honor of family; in thanksgiving for blessings. Ed Beach In memory of Pamela Beach. Molly Beran In memory of her grandparents, George & Tilly Beran and Ken Kohl. Richard Bough & David Easterbrook In memory of Anthony J. Reisman. Richard Boyum In memory of Stan & Sallie Boyum, and Vance & Muriel Torgerson. Thomas Braham & Greg Zinkl In honor of Elizabeth Spencer. Rich Campbell & Jon Niehus In thanksgiving for God's many blessings. Sandra Cline In honor of Carol and Ryan LaHurd. Scott Clodfelter In memory of Luke Somers. Tom Crutchfield In honor of Ginger Tanton, by her grandpa. Adam Damerow In thanksgiving for Denali and Abraham. Ken Duckmann & James Perez In memory of Alvaro & Marta Miranda, and Kenneth & Lillian Duckmann. Patty Erickson In memory of Ben Davis and Roberta McLain. Kerry Fleming In memory of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Fleming. Erik Friend & Kenneth Jarvis In honor of our amazing church family. Garrett & Jen Glawe In thanksgiving for Avery Quinn Glawe. Lynn Horn In memory of James & Lucille Horn. Tony & Geraldine Kruse In thanksgiving for the Holy Trinity community. Ryan & Carol LaHurd In memory of our parents and brother. Leach Family In thanksgiving for Holy Trinity Lutheran Chruch. Mark & Kathy Lund In memory of Ina & Jim Purvis, and Arnold & Hazel Lund. Patrice & Michael Macken In honor of their marriage. Beth Mankowski In memory of Katherine Whinnery. Lisa McDaniel & Jeff Stang In thanksgiving for our Holy Trinity family. Tim, Janelle, Grant, & Reid Peterson In memory of Len and Carol Peterson. Erika Robeck In thanksgiving for Soren Tomek Baber. Marji Shannon In memory of Shirlene Shannon (mom) and Lori Weber (sister). Rebecca Sims & Randy Wilson In honor of the anniversary of Hope's and Blake's baptisms. Kent & Lora Swanson In Memory of Kenneth Brauns and Donald Swanson. Anna, Ella, & Mary Vicknair; Olivia & Grant Wilson In honor of Grandma & Grandpa Ruckdeschel, Grammy & Grampy Wilson, Maw-Maw & Paw-Paw Illg and Vicknair. Kathryn Vigen In thanksgiving for the presence of faith, family, and friends. Dinah Wayne In memory of Frieda and Hilliard Koeppe. [13]
::: What We Value ::: Our worship is ancient and new We celebrate a liturgy based on ancient patterns and rituals that go back to the early centuries of Christianity. We gather for worship to hear the scriptures and wrestle with their meaning for our lives today. We share the sacred meal of bread and wine and depart to serve a world in need. Though ancient, worship is always fresh and new as the gospel of Christ comes alive for our contemporary context. Time unplugged from electronic devices allows reflection and centering. Open to the Mystery we connect, strengthen and serve with joy. Things we re for Radical inclusivity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation or religious/spiritual background. Embodied gathering in real time and sacred space. Multisensory liturgy that helps us delight in God s beauty. Intentional engagement with contemporary social, theological and spiritual issues. User-friendly liturgies. Preaching that is honest about the struggles of life and the grace of God. Robust congregational singing. Reverence and joy in worship that spills over into everyday life. Cultivating empowering relationships, not only at church but everywhere. Openness to questions and faith struggles. Treasuring mystery above certainty. Things we re against Power and privilege that lead to prejudice and oppression. Racism, sexism, heterosexism and ableism. A religion that claims to have all the answers. Senseless violence. Negative and hateful partisanship. Superficial responses to life s painful and difficult realities. Boring sermons. Church services that don t connect with everyday life. Equating Christianity with the Religious Right. Indifference to injustice and suffering. Misuse of the earth and its resources. [14]
::: Newcomer or First Time? Welcome! ::: + Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever the color of your skin, whomever you love or marry, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. + Please fill out a yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. + More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage and baptisms at the welcome table. Upcoming baptism dates: May 31, July 19, September 20 + To families with small children: We are glad you are here! If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. Nursery: open 8:15-11:30 a.m. Use the garden entrance on Addison; nursery is inside the door. Special children's bulletins are on a table at the back of the church. + Assisted hearing devices are available for those hard of hearing. Speak to an usher for details. + Offerings: We rely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives their offerings through Electronic Funds Transfer. You can also donate online at giving.htchicago.org, or just scan the QR code to the right with your smartphone. We still pass the offering plate as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support! MEET KATIE Meet Katie Mineck, our Community Life Coordinator, at the back of the church following worship. She would be happy to answer questions or make an introduction. Contact her at clc@htchicago.org or Pr. Craig Mueller at cmueller@htchicago.org. NEW TO HOLY TRINITY?: Intro to Holy Trinity Event Thursday, May 21 7:00 p.m. DO YOU CONSIDER HOLY TRINITY YOUR CHURCH HOME? Register by filling out the yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or register online at holytrinitychicago.org/register. You will receive our e-newsletter. [15]
PURPOSE STATEMENT Open to the Mystery Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy! GUIDING PRINCIPLES Act with courage Be radically inclusive Cultivate empowering relationships Delight in God s beauty Engage with intention Holy Trinity: Lakeview 1218 W. Addison Street office@htchicago.org Holy Trinity: Loop 637 S. Dearborn Street info@htloop.org Pastor Craig M. Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor Michelle L. Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Assistant Pastor HTLoop Ben Adams badams@htchicago.org phone: 773.248.1233 web: holytrinitychicago.org ::: Staff ::: Parish Administrator Joshua R. Judd-Herzfeldt office@htchicago.org Minister of Music David R. Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck clc@htchicago.org Accountant Paul Strome pstrome@htchicago.org Music Assistant Sean Diller music@htchicago.org Seminarians Megan Clausen Paul Eldred Marcus Lohrmann A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [16]